Incident Overview
The pilot was conducting closed traffic operations. While compensating for a light right crosswind, he executed a normal approach. The airplane touched down and then began to pull hard to the right. The airplane exited the runway and ground looped to the right, with the left wing and elevator impacting the ground.
Tire Examination
Following the incident, examination of the right tire revealed a cut consistent with impacting a sharp object. The runway was searched for the object, but nothing was found. Prior to the flight, the pilot inspected the tires and noted no anomalies. However, he did not inspect all of the right tire because the airplane was equipped with wheel fairings.
Damage
The ground loop resulted in the left wing and elevator impacting the ground, causing damage to those components.